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S230 EHJ

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,341 mi
Last recorded123,341 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 EHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 123,341 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 117,409 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,045 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,591 miles

mark in centre of screen

wiper arms showing some wear

Fail 17 Feb 2011 98,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

mark in centre of screen

wiper arms showing some wear

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,416 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,198 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,950 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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S230 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S230 EHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S230 EHJ registered?

S230 EHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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